Since installing the light strip, the viewing experience has been absolutely magical. The entire wall lights up with a relatively responsive glow based on whats on screen. Especially engrossing in colorful scenes like animations, but offers fantastic ambiance with any other scene (e.g. fires, flashlights moving, cool snow scenes, vibrant background colors). A very affordable alternative to HDMI-input color strips. Its not as responsive to within the millisecond as those HDMI inputs, but at a fraction of the price its an excellent product. If you set it up correctly, have a dark area without external light sources, and have sufficient white space behind the TV to defuse the colors - this is a must buy.
Installation:
The strip installation is a breeze, but actual calibration is where one would need to take special focus. You need to be sure you setup app setting's light direction, color calibration (against a nuetral white screen), saturation and brightness levels, and most importantly play with calibration of the camera. You will get a few orange squares to adhere to TV screen to pinpoint the cameras angles. I personally found better results by moving the calibration points closer inwards into screen by a few inches. Meaning the orange squares place the calibration too close to edge of the TV and this did not provide the best result. I recommend playing around with these points and running a few color test videos on YouTube.
Also, keep in mind this technology works by using a camera to see the TV screen. This technology works best in absolute darkness - any reflection on the matte or glossy screen display from outside lights will negative impact your color accuracy. I find the light strip isn't as impressive in the daytime.
Support:
This is the real reason I am writing the review. Govee support has been impeccable. I had issues getting my camera to work correctly as one of the two lenses was not reading input correctly. They provided instant solutions and sent a replacement for the defunct piece. I was impressed by how swiftly they had resolved my issues, no questions asked. Moreso than the product itself, this impressive support will ensure I buy more Govee devices.
| Color | Multicolor |
|---|---|
| Brand | Govee |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Special Feature | Color Changing |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Light Color | Multicolor |
| Theme | Movie |
| Occasion | Anniversary |
| Style | Modern |
| Material | Plastic |
| Controller Type | App Control, Voice Control |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Number of Light Sources | 216 |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Wattage | 36 |
| Included Components | Light kit inlcuded |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.71 x 3.35 x 6.1 inches |
| Control Method | App |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| UPC | 810088344039 |
| Manufacturer | Govee |
| Part Number | H605C111 |
| Item Weight | 2.68 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 3.35 x 6.1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | H605C |
| Assembled Height | 15.5 centimeters |
| Assembled Length | 14.5 centimeters |
| Assembled Width | 8.5 centimeters |
| Number of Blades | 216 |
| Specific Uses | Indoor use only |
| Special Features | Color Changing |
| Light Direction | Adjustable |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Bulb Features | Dimmable |
